US Mazda6 recall caused by petrol-sniffing spiders

Petrol-sniffing spiders have forced Mazda to recall around 42,000 of its 6 family car in the us market. The yellow sac spider is attracted to the scent of petrol and will weave its web in engines, causing an air-blockage and build-up pressure. In a set of documents it passed to the national highway traffic safety Administration, Mazda explained: “A certain type of spider may weave a web in the evaporative…

Facelifted Renault Trafic van on sale now from £25,200

Renault’s revamped Trafic panel van is available to buy in the UK now, with prices starting from £25,200 excluding VAT. first deliveries are expected to arrive this December, with the new model targeting rivals such as the Ford Transit custom-made and Volkswagen Transporter. Styling tweaks for the updated Trafic are relatively restrained, being limited to some new LED headlamps, an updated radiator grille and Renault’s now trademark C-shaped daytime running…

Formula E: London electric Grand Prix announced

The formula E racing series plans an electric Grand Prix in London around Battersea Park in June 2015, it was announced last night. Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag revealed the location of the ‘London ePrix’ at the championship’s global launch event in the Roundhouse, Camden. He also presented promotional video footage of the electric single-seater cars racing across a closed Westminster Bridge. Advertisement – post continues below Formula E’s inaugural…

Surf’s up for new one-off Kia spirit EV Boardmasters edition

This is the new Kia spirit EV Boardmasters Edition. It’s a one-off version of the company’s electric crossover, which was developed to satisfy the needs of surfers. The bespoke spirit EV was produced as part of Kia’s partnership with the Cornish surfing as well as music festival, Boardmasters, as well as will be on screen at the event between 11–15 August. New 2021 Kia EV6 boasts as much as 328…

‘How updated tiny is flying flag for Britain’

I can believe of no much better method of starting a new year than by celebrating the arrival of the current version of one of the British vehicle industry’s a lot of withstanding icons, the MINI. A combination of attractive style tweaks, some fascinating tech as well as improved infotainment must make sure that the success story continues for a brand that’s been revitalised under BMW. Advertisement – post continues…

New Opel Rocks-e exposed as Citroen Ami-based micro EV

This is the new Opel Rocks-e – Opel’s own handle the all-electric Citroen Ami microcar, which will introduce soon in Germany as well as in other European markets in 2022. However, it won’t make it to the UK as a Vauxhall.  The Rocks-e shares its mechanicals with the Ami, utilizing a single 8bhp electric motor on the front axle, powered by a 5.5kWh battery that can be completely charged in…

Bentley Azure convertible as well as Brooklands coupe to return

Bentley is planning to restore the Azure convertible as well as Brooklands coupe, according to the company’s CEO Wolfgang Durheimer. There are plans for a lot more Continental variations as well as a variety of hybrids, too. Durheimer said: “I’m genuinely persuaded that we have a great deal of chances with our existing design lines. In Crewe you utilized to see a extremely great convertible called Azure – we likewise…

GTO engineering unveils Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder remake at Goodwood Revival

British vintage Ferrari specialist GTO engineering is set to reveal its third in a line of classic Ferrari recreations at this year’s Goodwood Revival. Called the California Spyder Revival, the new project is a remastered version of one of the brands a lot of revered models – the 250 GT SWB California Spyder, of which just 56 examples were built. Advertisement – post continues below The recreation will take centre…

New BMW M5 sets 232-mile drifting world record – video

BMW has introduced its new, 592bhp M5 in the very best method possible – by setting a world record with it. The carmaker has a lot more than doubled the record for the longest drift, managing 232.5 miles in eight hours. The previous record was a simple 89.55 miles, set back in 2014 by a Toyota GT 86. BMW’s drift marathon was completed by racing motorist John Schwartz, who together…

New Audi TT 2014 release date, price & specs

The new Audi TT 2014 will arrive on our roads very soon, and thanks to a combination of economical engines and a weight saving, it should prove to be both quick and efficient. The engines in the new Audi TT include many from the existing VW group range, like the Golf GTD’s 181bhp 2.0-litre diesel and the Golf GTI’s 227bhp petrol unit. That means there should be a TT for everyone, whether you’re…